Specifications
Cabins: 9 cabins with private facilities Length: 80 feet Maximum Width (beam): 21 feet Standard Passenger Capacity: 18 Charter Passenger Capacity: 18-25	Crew: 7 Cruising Range: 1000 miles Air-conditioning: Central to all cabins Electricity: 110 volt/ 60 cycle Vessel Built and Launched: September 1997

Design and construction
The motor yacht Tucano was built entirely new and and went into service in 1997. It was built in the tradition of the steamboats that navigated the Amazon in the late 19th century. The Tucano is very wide at its base and has a flat bottom so at its deepest point the vessel draws only five feet. This enables the vessel to explore remote Amazon rivers where "V" hulls cannot navigate. The Tucano routinely crosses sand bars that cover the entrances of many rivers in Amazonia, and continues on for tens or hundreds of miles farther into the wilderness. The Tucano can explore small meandering rivers where wildlife is abundant but which are closed to almost all other passenger vessels.

Given the typical calmness of the Amazon's rivers, Tucano is able to have three decks resulting in a quite large interior space. This extra space goes into ample overhead ceilings, large cabins, full size bathrooms, and many comforts. The riverboat style allows the M/Y Tucano to have many large windows. Tucano has over seventy windows all of which are three feet high and can be opened for passengers to enjoy the scent of Amazon blossoms. Every cabin has at least four of these windows which makes the vessel bright and airy, which is a very different experience than that of most yachts with port holes and sealed skylights.

The traditional design has had another wonderful advantage, the beautiful finish details of the 19th Century. The cabins, salon, and main corridors are crafted of exquisite solid wood raised paneling. The deep amber color of the varnished wood is accented by polished brass hardware found throughout the vessel. The walls are decorated with framed botanical prints as well as antique maps from the great era of exploration. The Tucano experience offers the classical elegance of a bygone era combined with the capability and the spirit of modern exploration.

The vessel was built using sophisticated equipment, materials, and advanced construction techniques. From the electrical and water systems to the advanced propulsion and navigation systems, Tucano offers all of the convenience, security, and comfort of a modern yacht. There are individual air-conditioning thermostats in every cabin as well as volume controls for the boat-wide sound system. The vessel has state of the art communications and navigation equipment so that no matter how far into the world's greatest wilderness the vessel may explore, there is still contact with the outside world.

Salon
The Salon is at the forward part of the vessel and is surrounded by a broad balcony. Thoroughly paneled and lighted by brass lamps, this room serves as library and dining room. It is a good place to observe the forest, read or relax. From this large space, filled with windows and situated at the front of the boat, you can see the fantastic forest around us.

Large observation deck
The top deck is open and has a large sun canopy - a wonderful place to spot wildlife or soak in the vastness of the Amazon. There is also space to catch some sun and watch the Macaw parrots screeching across the afternoon sky.

Forward mid-deck balcony
The middle deck has a wide balcony around the entire front of the boat. Passengers can see where we are going and observe monkeys jumping from one vine to another.